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Crews dig through night after deadly Okla. twister

Crews dig through night after deadly Okla. twister

Search and rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.

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SPECIAL SECTION: Toronado disaster
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Oklahoma tornado: Answering questions for Seattle

A deadly tornado as much as a mile wide roared through Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing more than three dozen people, flattening neighborhoods and destroying at least one elementary school.

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Twister season starts late, but starts nonetheless

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph.
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Search for Susan Cox Powell over as investigators focus on Josh Powell’s brother

The case and the search for Susan Cox Powell is closed, at least for now. “We have no further active leads to develop at this point," said West Valley City, Utah, city manager Wayne Pyle as the police department there declared their investigation over, unless any new leads or evidence is found.

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Washington residents help their families in Oklahoma stay informed

It is the least efficient method of "storm watching" around: for Dana Batch in Marlowe, Oklahoma to get the severe storm forecasting she needs, her brother in Renton, Washington has to logon to the live streaming CBS affiliate in Oklahoma City on his computer, then call Dana in Oklahoma to tell her what they're saying.

Local FEMA agents heading for Oklahoma

Sure enough, Marybeth got the call from FEMA. "Get ready, be prepared," the message said. Marybeth is an agent for FEMA, with experience helping victims in disasters from Hurricane Sandy, to the recent tornadoes in Alabama and Mississippi.

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Police give details in Powell disappearance case

Utah police close missing mom case after 3 years

Josh Powell reportedly had an affair just months before his wife disappeared and his brother may have been "heavily involved" in getting rid of her body, Utah police revealed as they announced they couldn't solve the sensational case.

UW Medicine, PeaceHealth announce affiliation

UW Medicine and PeaceHealth announced plans Monday for a strategic affiliation to coordinate medical services.

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Thailand urged to explore edible insect market

Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days — 384 times, up and around — bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
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SeattleInsider: Angry Notes Caught On Camera

Ever been stolen from, cheated or wronged? Click to see a collection of passive aggressive notes where written payback has been caught on camera.

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SeattleInsider: Vinyl Faces Bring Favorite Records To Life

Vi-nyl face: the act of taking an old vinyl record and bringing it to life. *Must have sense of humor*
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iSpot is a viewer generated site. Upload your content and view the contributions of others. Videos and photos of breaking news and weather could be used during KIRO 7 Eyewitness News newscasts!

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At last: 'Arrested' is reborn Monday on Netflix

At last: 'Arrested' is reborn Monday on Netflix

Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled.

Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over song usage

Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency in Detroit federal court, saying they appropriated one of the rapper's songs.

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Photo taken by Pricilla Galvao of car burglar was driving

Quick-thinking Bothell mother snaps photo during interrupted burglary

A quick-thinking Bothell mom took a cell phone photo that may help catch the man she caught breaking into her house.
Garfield Park in Everett

Playground set in Everett park destroyed by fire

A playground set in Everett was destroyed by a fire overnight. The incident happened at Garfield Park in the 2300 block of Walnut Street.

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Thurston County DUI crash

Deputies say woman sped away during DUI stop, caused injury crash

A 35-year-old woman is being charged with vehicular assault after Thurston County deputies say she fled during a DUI stop and caused a serious-injury crash moments later.
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Former Lakewood officer pleads guilty to identity theft, forgery

A former Lakewood police officer already convicted on federal charges for stealing donations from a fallen officers’ fund has admitted to identity theft and forgery in a Pierce County superior court.